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by Harold Grady, St. Louis, MO

From the plane, I could see, appearing like tiny specks, some of the 17,508 islands of Indonesia that straddle the equator between Southeast Asia and Australia. As we flew through the clouds and circled the beautiful island of Bali, it was love at first sight.

Planning the trip

The idea for this tropical-island trip occurred to me eight months earlier on a cold, snowy day back home in St. Louis, Missouri. I had heard that Bali,...

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We asked you to tell us about any terrific candy or chocolate treats you have discovered overseas (outside of North America and the Caribbean). Whether a brand-name product or something from a confectionery, we wanted to know specifically where you found it, how much it cost and when you were there. Responses appear below.

If you have something to add, write to Sweet Confections, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail editor@intltravelnews.com (please include the...

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by Herschell Gordon Lewis, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

We certainly weren’t about to travel all the way to Ulan Bator, Mongolia, without expanding the adventure to include the Gobi Desert.

In July ’05, my wife, Margo, and I had boarded the Trans-Siberian Express in Moscow, traveling for eight days across Russia and Siberia and arriving in the capital of Mongolia in time for the annual Naadam Festival, the celebration of athletics such as archery, horse racing, wrestling and a strange...

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What books or movies inspired you to travel to another country (outside of North America and the Caribbean)? ITN asked that question and received many responses, which were printed in the June through September 2005 and February 2006 issues. Here are a few more.

If you have suggestions to share, write to A Novel Approach to Travel, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail editor@intltravelnews.com (please include the address at which you receive ITN).

Although I...

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by Mary Beltran, Associate Editor

As our introduction to China, my husband, Cesar, and I toured the highlights of its imperial past and took a short cruise on the Yangtze. In April ’05 we participated in the 10-day “Imperial Jewels of China” cruise-tour, starting in Beijing, as a guest of Viking River Cruises (Woodland Hills, CA; phone 877/668-4546).

Since we wanted to explore our own interests in Beijing as well, we contacted Mrs. Ping Lee of ChinaPlus, Inc. (Las Colinas, TX...

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by Harvey Hagman, Ft. Myers Beach, FL

Little Paxos embodies what most people think of when they conjure up an image of an idyllic Greek island: brightly painted fishing boats; transparent, deep-blue water; small beaches in hidden coves; seaside tavernas; silvery olive groves; enchanting hiking paths, and little traffic.

On our 6-mile hydrofoil trip from Corfu, a Greek businessman told us, “There is something special about the sea and the sun and the light. Here you really feel...

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by Susan Tartaglino, Alvord, TX

India has so much to offer the traveler: palaces, forts, deserted cities, great cuisine, friendly people…. But did you know that it’s also a great wildlife destination? There’s a wonderful array of fauna, from the Asiatic lion to the Indian rhino, with over 1,200 species of birds plus landscapes ranging from arid desert to lush rainforest. You can even ride elephantback in search of the elusive Bengal tiger!

Gir Forest

My sister and I...

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We asked you to tell us places (outside of North America and the Caribbean) where you couldn’t resist buying an article of clothing — high-priced or bargain, fashionable or practical. In addition to describing the garment, we wanted you to pinpoint where you got the item, about how much it cost and when you were there. Clothes-buying shopping tips were encouraged. Following are replies received.

If you have anything to add, write to Clothes Shopping, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento...

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